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The Development of a Novel Algorithm for Detection of Common Bacterial, Viral and Fungal Aetiologic Agents of Meningoencephalitis
(university of nairobi, 2019)The incidence of meningitis and encephalitis in developing countries is underestimated due to inadequate diagnosis as it is mostly based on conventional techniques with a limited detection capacity for viral, bacterial and ... -
Development of a Prototype for a Restorative Dental Cement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Objective/ Motivation: The aim of this study was to develop a prototype for a restorative dental cement from Portland cement (PC) clinker and related aluminosilicate (AS) materials in Kenya. This was motivated by the need ... -
Development of a vaginal microbicidal contraceptive gel (UniPron) for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Globally, unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections infections including HIV and AIDS are huge challenges to women’s reproductive health. Development of a femalecontrolled vaginal preparation that has ... -
Development of Competency Guidelines for End-of-life Nursing Care Utilizing a Modified Delphi Process
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Most acute care hospitals are increasingly facing an upsurge in patients with chronic conditions as well as an aging population and thus patient hospitalization is quite common at the end of life (EOL). This ... -
Development Of guidelines For Early Diagnosis Of Childhood Brain Tumors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background-Brain tumors are the second commonest tumors after leukemia and the commonest solid tumors in children. Childhood brain tumors (CBT) are the commonest cause of cancer related deaths in children and adolescents. Delayed ... -
Development, validation and application of high performance liquid chromatography method for the determination of Artemisinin content in Artemisia annua l. extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Malaria is a common and life-threatening parasitic disease in many tropical and subtropical areas especially the Africa region where about 90 % of the global malaria cases were recorded. In 2005, World Health Organization ... -
Diabetes nephropathy as seen in Kenyatta National Hospital in 1989
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1989)Between June 1989 and December 1989, a total of 359 diabetic patients were seen and screened for proteinuria. 156 patients were females and 203 males, a male:female ratio Of 4:3. Their ages ranged from 11 years to 90 ... -
Diabetic Foot Disease: the Association of Foot Deformities, Sensory Testing and Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: The 21st century has seen a rapid surge of diabetes in low and middle income countries. Sub-optimally controlled DM has been associated with a myriad of complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN) affects ... -
Diabetic Ketdacidosis At The Kenyatta National Hospital.a Prospective Study:1981-1982."presentation,precipitating Factors.mortality And Problems Of Management"
(University of Nairobimedicine, 1983)30 patients presenting to the Kenyatta National Hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis were each subjected to a well tried regimen of therapy, namely "small dose-intramuscular insulin" regimen. Besides insulin every patient ... -
Diabetic retinopahhy in relaiton diabetic controlin patients attending diabetic clinic at Kenyatta Natidnal Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1980)A total of 95 patients attending diabetic clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital were picked at random for this study. j....J UT these did not keep the appointment for the eye examination and hence they were ... -
Diabetic retinopathy; knowledge, attitudes and practice among general practitioners in provincial hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Diabetes is increasingly becoming a significant problem in Kenya with more than three million people affected. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes is among the leading causes of avoidable and ... -
Diaginostic accuracy of focused assessment with sonography for trauma (F.A.S.T) at the Kenyatta National Hospital
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Diagnosis of active pulmonary tuberculosis using the xpert MTB/RIF assay in smear negative tuberculosis suspects at Kenyatta National hospital and Mbagathi district hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a major global health problem and currently it stands as the second leading cause of mortality from a single infectious disease worldwide according to the WHO world TB report ... -
Diagnostic accuracy in acute appendicitis: a protocol based on modified Alvarado score and ultrasonography at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Acute appendicitis remains the most common indication for surgical intervention in acute abdomen. The negative appendicectomy rate is 25% at KNH according to a recent study.'! Diagnosis of acute appendicitis ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of MRI in intracranial gliomas
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction MRI provides excellent anatomic detail and has emerged as the optimal imaging tool for brain tumours. In this study, patients with an MRI diagnosis of glioma were reviewed in a prospective/ retrospective ... -
Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to management of snake-bites at a public health facility in Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)Snakebites are a neglected medical problem worldwide; nevertheless they cause considerable suffering to people especially in less privileged areas resulting in significant morbidity and mortality with a considerable ... -
Diagnostic criteria and pregnancy outcomes in patients with cervical insufficiency at Kenyatta National Hospital from 2010 to 2013.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)INTRODUCTION: Prematurity is the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity in Kenya and globally. Cervical insufficiency has been known as among the causes of premature delivery and especially recurrent preterm ... -
The diagnostic role of ultrasonography in patients with thyroid gland enlargement at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya (E. Africa).
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2007)Background /\ prospective cross section study was carried out at the Department or Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine of the University of Nairobi, the X-ray Department of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the ... -
Diagnostic Utility Of Modified Cell Block From Fine Needle Aspirates Of Thyroid Nodules At Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a standard screening tool for the diagnosis and evaluation of thyroid nodules. It is a safe way of evaluating thyroid nodules. However this technique has some limitations ...